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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 066

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    "Rise up, young lady, and give us a treat".
    "Up with the kettle and down the pan."
    "Give us some money to bury the wren."
    The money is divided evenly among the boys who buy sweets and other things.
    On St. Brigid's Eve people make an extra roll of butter and divide it among the poor. They also make Brigids Crosses.
    On St. Patricks Day shamrock green ribbons, and harps are worn in memory of St. Patrick.
    On Shrove Tuesday pancakes are eaten. On Holy Thursday white bread is eaten instead of brown. On good Friday "hot cross buns" are eaten. On Easter Sunday eggs are eaten, which
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernadette Mc Hale
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    J. Mc Connell
    Address
    Martinstown, Co. Meath